Matt Henry, left, and Matthew Waskiewicz, rope access technicians with Skala, contracted by Karcher GmbH & Co., KG, lower themselves after using heated, high-pressure water to clean the surface of the Space Needle, which has not received a professional cleaning since its 1962 opening. less

Matt Henry, left, and Matthew Waskiewicz, rope access technicians with Skala, contracted by Karcher GmbH & Co., KG, lower themselves after using heated, high-pressure water to clean the surface of the Space ... more

A Native American graveyard at the entrance to Columbia Hills State Park's Horsethief Lake.

A Native American graveyard at the entrance to Columbia Hills State Park's Horsethief Lake.

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3 Times fires his vintage musket to the delight of visitors to Columbia Hills State Park's 4th annual Wagons and Wildflowers event.

3 Times fires his vintage musket to the delight of visitors to Columbia Hills State Park's 4th annual Wagons and Wildflowers event.

Photo: Paul Joseph Brown, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Dr. Chelsea Tripp, a resident of oncology, shaves the leg of Amber while preparing her for a dose of chemotherapy to treat her bladder cancer at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University.

Dr. Chelsea Tripp, a resident of oncology, shaves the leg of Amber while preparing her for a dose of chemotherapy to treat her bladder cancer at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University.

The Duwamish River is the name of the lower 12 miles of the Green River. It's industrialized estuary is known as the Duwamish Waterway. The lower five miles of the Duwamish was declared a Superfund site by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. less

The Duwamish River is the name of the lower 12 miles of the Green River. It's industrialized estuary is known as the Duwamish Waterway. The lower five miles of the Duwamish was declared a Superfund site by the ... more

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A shoreline habitat restoration project in the Turning Basin on the Duwamish River, undertaken in mitigation for the illegal filling of wetlands that once fed clean water into a Duwamish tributary.

A shoreline habitat restoration project in the Turning Basin on the Duwamish River, undertaken in mitigation for the illegal filling of wetlands that once fed clean water into a Duwamish tributary.

1978 NBA champion Joe Pace, who played with the Washington Bullets, walks the streets of Seattle as he moves between the Millionaire Club and the Family and Adult Service Center shelter where he stays the night. After a career playing professional basketball that included the championship game against the Sonics, Pace's life spiraled down in a haze of drinking and drugs. He is now homeless on the streets of Seattle. less

1978 NBA champion Joe Pace, who played with the Washington Bullets, walks the streets of Seattle as he moves between the Millionaire Club and the Family and Adult Service Center shelter where he stays the ... more

The downward dog is performed by Emma-Rose Rossoff at 8 Limbs yoga studio on Capitol Hill.

The downward dog is performed by Emma-Rose Rossoff at 8 Limbs yoga studio on Capitol Hill.

Photo: Scott Eklund, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Scott Brush, Sean Testa and Eric Blumhagen celebrate their victory in the race portion of the Quick & Dirty Boatbuilding Competition at the Seattle Maritime Festival. The team, from Jensen Maritime Consultants, powered their vessel with two bicycles. less

Scott Brush, Sean Testa and Eric Blumhagen celebrate their victory in the race portion of the Quick & Dirty Boatbuilding Competition at the Seattle Maritime Festival. The team, from Jensen Maritime Consultants, ... more

Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain addresses members of the press after participating in a roundtable discussion of environmental issues at Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North Bend, Wash. less

Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain addresses members of the press after participating in a roundtable discussion of environmental issues at Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North ... more

Pauline Walker helps her daughter put on swim goggles before her lesson. Walker a former meth user who spent eleven months incarcerated, is now clean and in counseling while living in transitional housing in downtown Seattle. The young girl is in foster care with Walker getting some degree of visitation. less

Pauline Walker helps her daughter put on swim goggles before her lesson. Walker a former meth user who spent eleven months incarcerated, is now clean and in counseling while living in transitional housing in ... more

Ralph Nader waits to speak at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus.

Ralph Nader waits to speak at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus.

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Dyneeca Adams kisses her 4-month-old daughter Amia Williams before competing in the district preliminary track meet at the Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle. Adams is a sprinter for Rainier Beach High, she had a baby girl in the off-season and has decided to return to the team. less

Dyneeca Adams kisses her 4-month-old daughter Amia Williams before competing in the district preliminary track meet at the Southwest Athletic Complex in West Seattle. Adams is a sprinter for Rainier Beach High, ... more

Due to industrial contamination in the 20th century, the lower five miles of the Duwamish River was designated as a Superfund site by the United States Environmental Agency. Boeing's Plant 2, visible at lower right on the north bank of the river on both sides of the South Park Bridge, is the most heavily contaminated site on the river. less

Due to industrial contamination in the 20th century, the lower five miles of the Duwamish River was designated as a Superfund site by the United States Environmental Agency. Boeing's Plant 2, visible at lower ... more

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Robert Manzlak, of Seattle, walks to work from the South Kirkland Park and Ride along the rail corridor purchased by the Port of Seattle from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in Bellevue, Wash. Manzlak has used the corridor for his work commute since 2003. less

Robert Manzlak, of Seattle, walks to work from the South Kirkland Park and Ride along the rail corridor purchased by the Port of Seattle from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in Bellevue, Wash. Manzlak has ... more

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Boats in the Thunderbird fleet race with the Olympics mountains in the distance during the inaugurall visit of the Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta to the Puget Sound. The overall winner in Seattle will be invited to participate in the 2008 NOOD Regatta Championships in the British Virgin Islands in November to compete aboard Sunsail 39's against the overall winners from each stop on the nine-regatta Sperry Top-Sider NOOD circuit. less

Boats in the Thunderbird fleet race with the Olympics mountains in the distance during the inaugurall visit of the Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta to the Puget Sound. The overall ... more